American Liver Foundation

West Orange, NJ · Founded 1976

National health organization promoting research, education and advocacy for liver disease prevention and treatment

Primary audience
Students
Work area
Education
Topic
Educational Equity
Contact
Lorraine Stiehl
Website Contact

About Organization

The American Liver Foundation advances education, support services, and research for the prevention, treatment, and cure of liver disease through public awareness campaigns and medical research funding. Based in West Orange, NJ, the organization operates with $2.1 million in annual revenue and 40 employees, supported by 100 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Education Access

Supports educational opportunities and removes barriers to learning for underserved populations.

Community Support

Strengthens communities through direct services, resources, and capacity-building initiatives.

Policy Advocacy

Advances systemic change through research, policy analysis, and strategic advocacy efforts.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$2.1M

-57.7% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$1.5M

-69.6% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$9.5M

-0.7% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

40

+8.1% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $2,118,604 $1,540,749 $9,476,651 40
2023 $5,007,914 $5,074,610 $9,547,099 37
2022 $5,792,842 $4,256,085 $8,657,364 33
2021 $7,058,209 $3,926,966 $8,459,273 40
2020 $5,503,229 $5,884,343 $5,773,717 61
2019 $8,851,289 $8,737,566 $5,267,197 78
2018 $9,198,357 $9,295,849 $5,260,328 79

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community needs through data analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform program design.

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based programs and services tailored to address identified needs and achieve measurable outcomes.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through trained staff and partners to ensure quality service delivery and participant engagement.

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Measures program effectiveness and collects feedback to continuously improve services and demonstrate results.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Liver Foundation

Program Support

Provides program support designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

Research/publiceducation

Conducts evidence-based research to inform program design, policy recommendations, and organizational strategy.

General Support

Provides general support designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

General Support

Provides general support designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

To Provide General Support.

Provides to provide general support. designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Liver Foundation.

LS

Lorraine Stiehl

CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $231,385
LS

Lorraine Stiehl

CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $231,385
DT

David Ticker

CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $200,815
DT

David Ticker

CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $200,815
JK

Juliann Kimbrough

Chief Mktg, Comms, Public Aff.
Full-time
Compensation: $184,465
JK

Juliann Kimbrough

Chief Mktg, Comms, Public Aff.
Full-time
Compensation: $184,465
SS

Sheri Singer

Natl Director, Dev./Engagement
Full-time
Compensation: $158,578
SS

Sheri Singer

Natl Director, Dev./Engagement
Full-time
Compensation: $158,578
HJ

Helene Jordan

Natl Sr. Director, Research Program Mgmt
Full-time
Compensation: $154,599
HJ

Helene Jordan

Natl Sr. Director, Research Program Mgmt
Full-time
Compensation: $154,599
JD

Jacqueline Dominguez

National Senior Director, Engagement
Full-time
Compensation: $136,221
JD

Jacqueline Dominguez

National Senior Director, Engagement
Full-time
Compensation: $136,221
HD

Heidi Daniels

VP Of Development
Full-time
Compensation: $171,637
HD

Heidi Daniels

VP Of Development
Full-time
Compensation: $171,637
KS

Kelly Smith

VP Of Events
Full-time
Compensation: $155,806
KS

Kelly Smith

VP Of Events
Full-time
Compensation: $155,806

Milestones

1976

Organization Founded

1976

Established to serve community needs and advance organizational mission.

2020

Program Expansion

2020

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AM
Alisha Mavis MD Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
AM
Alisha Mavis MD Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
AD
Allan Doerr Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
AD
Allan Doerr Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
AD
Anne Doyen Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
AD
Anne Doyen Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
AC
Ari Cohen MD Facs Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
AC
Ari Cohen MD Facs Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
CF
Carlo Frappolli Secretary 0.3 hrs/week
CF
Carlo Frappolli Secretary 0.3 hrs/week
CD
Connie Deneweth Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
CD
Connie Deneweth Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
DC
David Cohen MD PHD Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
DC
David Cohen MD PHD Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
DF
David Frank Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
DF
David Frank Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
ER
Ellen Rucker-Sellers Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
ER
Ellen Rucker-Sellers Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
ET
Emmanuel Thomas MD PHD Board Chair 0.3 hrs/week
ET
Emmanuel Thomas MD PHD Board Chair 0.3 hrs/week
FK
Fred Kostecki Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
FK
Fred Kostecki Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
GC
Gene Cautillo Treasurer 0.3 hrs/week
GC
Gene Cautillo Treasurer 0.3 hrs/week
HP
Hailey Puleo Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
HP
Hailey Puleo Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
JB
John Bayeux III Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
JB
John Bayeux III Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
KL
Kevin Lee Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
KL
Kevin Lee Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
LL
Liz Leesman Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
LL
Liz Leesman Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
MK
Matthew Koonz Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
MK
Matthew Koonz Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
MB
Mike Braunstein Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
MB
Mike Braunstein Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
PC
Peter Cullen Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
PC
Peter Cullen Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
PS
Phil Shin Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
PS
Phil Shin Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
RM
Richard Miller Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
RM
Richard Miller Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
UE
Udeme Ekong Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
UE
Udeme Ekong Board Member 0.3 hrs/week
MD
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
LD
Liver Disease The Basics About Autoimmune Alcohol-Associated Steatotic (Fatty) Hepatitis Liver Cancer Pediatric Rare s Liver Transplantation
CC
Caring Connections an ALF peer to peer support program
MP
Medical Policies COVID 19 Alert Policy HCV Screening Recommendations from US Preventative Services Task Force Hepatitis A Policy Hepatitis C Testing Policy Incarcerated Pers

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$2.9M

Highest Paid

$256K

Lorraine Stiehl

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Lorraine Stiehl CEO $231,385 $24,525 $255,910 35
Lorraine Stiehl CEO $231,385 $24,525 $255,910 35
David Ticker CFO $200,815 $23,179 $223,994 35
David Ticker CFO $200,815 $23,179 $223,994 35
Heidi Daniels VP Of Development $171,637 $29,697 $201,334 35
Heidi Daniels VP Of Development $171,637 $29,697 $201,334 35
Juliann Kimbrough Chief MKTG, Comms, Public Aff. $184,465 $7,989 $192,454 35
Juliann Kimbrough Chief MKTG, Comms, Public Aff. $184,465 $7,989 $192,454 35
Kelly Smith VP Of Events $155,806 $35,093 $190,899 35
Kelly Smith VP Of Events $155,806 $35,093 $190,899 35
Helene Jordan NATL SR. Director, Research Program MGMT $154,599 $16,022 $170,621 35
Helene Jordan NATL SR. Director, Research Program MGMT $154,599 $16,022 $170,621 35
Sheri Singer NATL Director, DEV./Engagement $158,578 $708 $159,286 35
Sheri Singer NATL Director, DEV./Engagement $158,578 $708 $159,286 35
Jacqueline Dominguez National Senior Director, Engagement $136,221 $5,829 $142,050 35

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partially Forgiven

Total Approved

$1.4M

Total Forgiven

$1.4M

99% forgiven

Jobs Retained

106

Loan Details 2 loans

$737,000
Forgiven
Forgiven: $744,088 100%
Approved Apr 7, 2020
Lender Dime Community Bank
Jobs Reported 54
Forgiven On Feb 11, 2021
$697,237
Partially Forgiven
Forgiven: $682,143 98%
Approved Feb 22, 2021
Lender Loan Source Incorporated
Jobs Reported 52
Forgiven On Feb 4, 2022

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$579K Grants Received
$225K Grants Given
14 Organizations

Top Funders

11 total
GF
GivenGain Foundation USA
$372K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$97K
PC
PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund
$37K
CC
Chc Creating Healthier Communities
$16K
CA
Charities Aid Foundation America
$12K
SL
St Louis Community Foundation Inc.
$10K
CW
Chicago Wolves Charities
$9K
SF
Seattle Foundation
$8K
MC
Mayo Clinic Group Return
$6K
BH
Banner Health
$6K
+1 more funders

Top Grantees

3 total
TU
The University of Toledo Toledo, OH
$75K
CH
Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH
$75K
NY
New York University LISOM Grants New York, NY
$75K
GivenGain Foundation USA Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund Chc Creating Healthier Communities Charities Aid Foundation America St Louis Community Foundation Inc. Chicago Wolves Charities Seattle Foundation Mayo Clinic Group Return Banner Health Pledgeling Foundation The University of Toledo Children's Hospital Medical Center New York University LISOM Grants
GivenGain Foundation USA Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund Chc Creating Healthier Communities Charities Aid Foundation America St Louis Community Foundation Inc. Chicago Wolves Charities Seattle Foundation Mayo Clinic Group Return Banner Health Pledgeling Foundation The University of Toledo Children's Hospital Medical Center New York University LISOM Grants

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
1 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

American Liver Foundation
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Liver Foundation

Phone

(212) 668-1000 800-465-4837

Social

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Po Box 229 West Orange, NJ 07052